Cruzando los Andes Trekk day #1

I signed up for a three-day trekking tour in Los Nevados Nacional Park. The entire route was over 40 kilometres and the highest point was at 4400 metres above sea level. On this trekking tour, you were supposed to see various volcanoes such as the still active Tolima volcano. Another highlight is the Laguna del Otun. The start was in Salento and the end in Manizales. We were provided with rain trousers, walking sticks, food and snacks. We had to buy or rent everything else ourselves in a small sports shop with the name kilometre zero. Fortunately, I was well equipped and only had to buy rubber boots. The first day we met at the Paramo Trekk Office at 7.00 am. The group consisted of two people from France, 3 from Belgium, 2 guides (one english and one spanish speaker), someone from the trek office and me. First we had a power breakfast in a local restaurant. On the first day, we had to master almost 1000 metres in altitude. First, the path led through the Cocora Valley through the forest, over various bridges. Every now and then we stopped and Andres, the English-speaking guide, gave us some interesting information about the ecosystem and Flora and Fauna. The lunch was also very tasty, I somehow expected just a sandwich, but there was pasta and for me as a vegetarian even with vegetables and quorn strips. The first day was exhausting and challenging. Especially the backback i became from the office wasn't that confortable because there was always pressure on my back where I injured myself in May. Luckily, Jan, the guy from the trekking office changed the backback with me after lunch. Finally, after about 7 hours, we arrived at Finca La Argentina.Read more